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What makes a coursebook series stand the test of time? (Role of text…
What makes a coursebook series stand the test of time?
Role of text
Amount and quality of texts
Offer suitable and stimulating contexts for the learning of grammar, vocabulary, and various functions
Have an excellent storyline made up of a string of well-written, engaging texts
Engages with learners linguistically, cognitively and affectively
Provides a communicative context for natural pragmatic use of the language
Arouse expectations and trigger off engagement with the text to motivate learners
Characteristics of text
Text is authentic as user is able to apply language skills for meaning making
Characters are relatable
Suitable level for the learners
Culture
no hidden or explicit cultural agenda
non-native users are on the same footing as native speakers
focuses more on the individual
Speciality
Connect to the universal and individual spheres
multifaceted and allows multiple readings
Conclusion
Interesting and motivating topic content
the use of fiction
appropriately sized
coherent
engaging texts which stimulate the imagination of learners